I think pipe doesn't distort as much because of the inbuilt contaction stress. To explain.... I found that when I cut a longtitudanal slot in the...
Hi, My experiance wasn't the same for expansion however my HDPE was much thicker and also as a pipe so I get was resisting the expansion within...
The extrusion welder I used was a Leister ....S model I believe. I hired it as at the time purchase of a new one was outside my cashflow and I...
Cool project - this and your uncles. A great material for a jet boat that is likely to see a fair share of shallow and rocky water.I saw back in...
Haven't meant to shoot anyone down but wanted supply my research and 5 years in the water experiance for those who want to do the same.I must say...
Made by Iplex and one other company here but I found mine much cheaper by buying an "air dock" - so easy to cut off or fix up any openings in this...
Yep you are right about the theory you describe in air- (and the pipe manufacturers supply all the expansion specs but also detail that for above...
No worries. PM me if you want any of the background info I have on the how to and the decisions I made before going this way. 5 years afloat now.
Hers a couple of pics of the second set I made. Slightly shorter 9m ones.Same pipe diameter and set up for attatching to platform.
1000mm pipe will float 290 kg at 400mm submerged and 390kg at 500mm- absolute maximum I would ever think you would want to get to - after this...
Hi, I have done this and can tell you its the best material for a houseboat.I used 1000mm diam pipe - 30mm wall thickness. I welded in baffles so...
